German helmet identification for new helmet collectors!!!

Article about: Found is a while ago and thought I'd post it for any new helmet collectors. Hope someone finds this useful! NOTE: THE M-17 IS SUPPOSE TO BE THE M-18. THE M-17 IS THE SAME AS THE M-16 BUT WIT

Re: German helmet identification for new helmet collectors!!!

Re: German helmet identification for new helmet collectors!!!

Nice overview. Yes the M17 is an M18. For reference a '17 is the same as '16 but with steel liner band, the outward appearance is identical to a '16. M18's put the chinstrap bales on the liner band and removed the lugs from the skirt.